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They say "football" when refering to a game where they run around with an egg-shaped object in their hands: "American football" ( also known as Handegg )

Not actually true. Canada calls it soccer also. In Australia, New Zealand and Ireland soccer is used as a nickname for football as well. Then there is the fact that the term soccer originated in England.

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In fact, i have never heard anyone call it 'Soccer' except Americans...

So, the whole of Europe should call it 'Soccer' just because America&Google say we should? No, i don't think so.

The fact that you even expect us to use the term 'Soccer' as a European is somewhat offensive imo...

We don't try to enforce the wording of 'Crisps' onto you when you call them 'Chips', do we? No, we do not. Let us have our 'Football' instead of this 'Soccer' bs.

I do not believe this individual was expecting Europeans to start calling "football" by the term of "soccer". I do believe he was merely pointing out that the term was not originally an American term in response to the original poster's derogatory comment about Americans in general. I do not believe that anyone expects anyone else to change what they call something specifically because it is called something else completely different in their own country.

Soccer is an outdated alternative British term for football, Americans need to update their dictionary.

Asking an American to update their dictionary is the same as an American asking you to update your dictionary. Acceptance that everyone has their own terminology in use is all that you can ask for.

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The americans call football football, because the ball is 1 foot long. Which in my opinion makes perfect sense.

And as someone else already pointed out, soccer is derived from associative soccer so that makes sense as well.

Just my opinion

LOL is that why? I always thought it was dumb that they called it football when 90% of the time they use their hands, but I guess that makes sense now.

Greetings adventurers !

Football is a big event here in Europe, and we thought we should share this passion with all of you.

Here are the 2 events we've prepared.

1. Lost Toys

Start: June 17th 10:00 UTC (After maintenance)

End: July 13th 10:00 UTC (With maintenance)

The "Heidel Soccer Team" needs help, those kids are trying to build their new team but unfortunately lost all their soccer balls, and you can't train without it, right ? They will be waiting for you North of Heidel by the Soccer Field... I mean the arena.

Each one of them is willing to trade some items in exchange for more "Foot ball". Unfortunately monsters seems to have found an interest in this sport as well, better be ready to slaughter them if you want to help those poor kids get their foot balls back.

Event rewards

10 balls = Golden Trophy (Housing item, buff : AP/DP +5)

20 balls = Country Flag (Flag from any of the participating country to chose. Housing item)

2. Soccer Fan Package

Start: June 17th 10:00 UTC (After maintenance)

End: July 13th 10:00 UTC (With maintenance)

It's time to get dressed up and cheer for your favorite team. To do so for only 1 Loyalty point you will get a 1 time only"Fan Support Package" in game. A box with a color package of 7 differents colors. (Black, White, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange) With this, you'll be able to support your favorite team no matter which one it is.